Hotel Information

Room Rate $120.00 for Single or Double Occupancy. $145.00 for Triple Occupancy. $170.00 for Quadruple Occupancy.In order to receive the best rates you must make your reservations by December 17th, 2002.

Mandatory Registration

Player registration will occur at the Masters Series Gateway tournament site (Hotel, but room to be determined) 7:00–10:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 16th, 2003.

Registration for the Masters Series Gateway tournament is at 8:00 A.M. on Thursday at the tournament site.

Players must have a signed waiver and consent form to compete at Pro Tour–Chicago. Forms can be downloaded at wizards.com/protour and will be available onsite. Minors must have a parent or guardian's signature on these forms.

Return the registration and waiver forms to Wizards of the Coast or bring them with you to registration. We will make forms available for competitors at registration, if necessary.

Artist Appearances

Jeff Laubenstein was born in Chicago and raised in Schaumburg, Illinois. He studied Illustration and Visual Communication at Northern Illinois University and received a B.F.A. in Illustration.

Jeff began his career as a staff artist for FASA Corporation, where he spent 12 years creating illustration and design for over one hundred role-playing games, sourcebooks and adventures. He worked on FASA's Star Trek and Doctor Who games and was instrumental in developing the appearance of BattleTech, Shadowrun, Earthdawn and Renegade Legion. He also created artwork for the BattleTech and Shadowrun collectible card games.

As an Art Director and graphic designer at FASA , Jeff shared 3 Origins awards, one for Best Graphic Presentation of a Board game and two for Best Graphic Presentation of a Roleplaying Game, Adventure or Supplement. Jeff's illustrations have appeared in several editions of SPECTRUM, an annual publication honoring the best in contemporary fantastic art.

After departing FASA, Jeff spent 2 years at Terraglyph, where he worked as an art director and conceptual artist on Nintendo and Playstation games.

Jeff's work has appeared in Dragon magazine and he has painted numerous cards for Magic the Gathering and the Harry Potter card game. He has also created packaging and concept art for Wiz Kids' popular Mage Knight game. One of his concept designs, The Fist of Tesla, was recently honored with the 2002 Origins Award for Best Fantasy Vehicle.

A full time freelancer and dad, Jeff currently lives in Algonquin Illinois with his wife Jill and their three children Timothy, Lucy and Max.

Thomas M. Baxa

Thomas M. Baxa was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. He got his Bachelors degree in illustration from Northern Illinois University where he was scarred for life under the tutelage of Mark Nelson. Tom began freelancing in the RPG industry, working for such notables as TSR, FASA, and Dragon Magazine. In 1994 he became a staff artist for FASA, contributing covers, color interiors and b+w ink drawings to the Shadowrun, Battletech, and Earthdawn universes. He continued to freelance in the industry for White Wolf, TSR, and Wizards of the Coast among others. His work in a printed collection of fantasy art, Spectrum 5 & 6. Tom currently lives in Southern California and is working for a video game company called Westwood Studios. He continues to freelance and is currently pursuing personal projects.

Artist Credit

Card Title

Set

Artist Credit

Card Title

Set

Jeff Laubenstein

Cartographer

Exodus

Thomas M. Baxa

Dizzying Gaze

Exodus

Jeff Laubenstein

Recurring Nightmare

Exodus

Thomas M. Baxa

Pit Spawn

Exodus

Jeff Laubenstein

Molting Harpy

Mercadian Masques

Thomas M. Baxa

Spellshock

Exodus

Jeff Laubenstein

Vine Dryad

Mercadian Masques

Thomas M. Baxa

Tsabo’s Decree

Invasion

Jeff Laubenstein

Apes of Rath

Tempest

Thomas M. Baxa

Dwarven Scorcher

Judgment

Jeff Laubenstein

Clot Sliver

Tempest

Thomas M. Baxa

Filth

Judgment

Jeff Laubenstein

Dauthi Horror

Tempest

Thomas M. Baxa

Wormfang Drake

Judgment

Jeff Laubenstein

Interdict

Tempest

Thomas M. Baxa

Face of Fear

Odyssey

Jeff Laubenstein

Mogg Hollows

Tempest

Thomas M. Baxa

Metamorphic Wurm

Odyssey

Jeff Laubenstein

Scragnoth

Tempest

Thomas M. Baxa

Zombie Infestation

Odyssey

Jeff Laubenstein

Invasion Saproling Token

Token Creatures

Thomas M. Baxa

Volcano Imp

Planeshift

Jeff Laubenstein

Planeshift Hippo Token

Token Creatures

Thomas M. Baxa

Corrupting Licid

Stronghold

Jeff Laubenstein

Double Cross

Unglued

Thomas M. Baxa

Dauthi Trapper

Stronghold

Jeff Laubenstein

Growth Spurt

Unglued

Thomas M. Baxa

Lobotomy

Tempest

Jeff Laubenstein

Handcuffs

Unglued

Thomas M. Baxa

Safeguard

Tempest

Jeff Laubenstein

Caltrops

Urza’s Destiny

Thomas M. Baxa

Shocker

Tempest

Jeff Laubenstein

Goblin Festival

Urza’s Destiny

Thomas M. Baxa

Time Ebb

Tempest

Jeff Laubenstein

Incendiary

Urza’s Destiny

Thomas M. Baxa

Churning Eddy

Torment

Jeff Laubenstein

Landslide

Urza’s Destiny

Thomas M. Baxa

Blizzard Elemental

Urza’s Destiny

Jeff Laubenstein

Delusions of Mediocrity

Urza’s Legacy

Thomas M. Baxa

Mark of Fury

Urza’s Destiny

Jeff Laubenstein

Goblin Medics

Urza’s Legacy

Thomas M. Baxa

Reliquary Monk

Urza’s Destiny

Jeff Laubenstein

Martyr’s Cause

Urza’s Legacy

Thomas M. Baxa

Telepathic Spies

Urza’s Destiny

Jeff Laubenstein

Miscalculation

Urza’s Legacy

Thomas M. Baxa

Electryte

Urza’s Saga

Jeff Laubenstein

Copper Gnomes

Urza’s Saga

Thomas M. Baxa

Hidden Spider

Urza’s Saga

Jeff Laubenstein

Metrognome

Urza’s Saga

Thomas M. Baxa

Tainted Æther

Urza’s Saga

Jeff Laubenstein

Show and Tell

Urza’s Saga

Thomas M. Baxa

Torch Song

Urza’s Saga

Thomas M. Baxa

Vampiric Embrace

Urza’s Saga

Terese Nielsen and Thomas M. Baxa

Suppress

Apocalypse

Side Event Schedule

Side events are open to everyone.

Win a trip to Grand Prix–Boston! Kings Games is sponsoring a promotion where one random player will win airfare (up to $300 value) to Grand Prix–Boston! To enter the drawing, participate in any scheduled Feature Side Event at Pro Tour Chicago - - you will receive one entry ticket for each scheduled side event played. Fill out your name and contact info, enter your tickets into the drawing at the Kings Games dealer table, and you could be the lucky winner! (Drawing will be held at 5:00 P.M. on Sunday January 19, 2003. You do not need to be present to win. Prize cannot be redeemed for cash. For full details see a Kings Games representative at Pro Tour–Chicago.)

The more you play, the more you play–for free! Pastimes will be sponsoring a giveaway for entry into upcoming Premier events held by Pastimes throughout the Chicago area! To enter, participate in any scheduled Feature Side Event at Pro Tour Chicago - - you will receive one entry ticket for each scheduled side event played. Fill out your name and contact info, enter your tickets into the drawing at the Pastimes dealer table, and you could be playing for free at some great upcoming Premier events! (Drawing will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Sunday January 19, 2003. You do not need to be present to win. Prizes cannot be redeemed for cash. For full details see a Pastimes representative at Pro Tour–Chicago.)

Special Events at Pro Tour–Chicago! Make sure you check out some of the great side events scheduled at Pro Tour–Chicago. The Chicago Open (sponsored by Troll and Toad), the Females Only Standard Tournament (sponsored by M’s Collectibles), and the ever-popular Question Mark Trivia Show (sponsored by Kings Games) are just some of the events offering a great play experience and fabulous prizes as well! See the Featured Side Events Schedule for details.

Featured Side Events

Thursday 1/16

Time

Evt#

Cost

Event Title

9:00 A.M.

101

Free

Masters Series – Chicago 2003 Gateway (Invitation ONLY)

Single Elimination. Standard (Type II) format. Top 4 finishers advance to the Masters Series–Chicago 2003 starting later in the evening. Open to invited players only. Players must have 7 Pro Points in the Houston 2002 Professional Standing or have a 1900 or higher rating in the December 4, 2002 Constructed Rating.

Saturday 1/18 In order for events to begin on time, please arrive fifteen minutes before the scheduled starting time

Time

Evt#

Cost

Event Title

9:00 A.M.

301

$20

Pro Tour–Venice Qualifier

Constructed Tournament using the Extended-format rules.

Winner receives $500 and an invitation to Pro Tour–Venice. Registration begins at 8:00 A.M., play begins at 9:00 A.M.

10:00 A.M.

302

$15

Junior Super Series Challenge

Standard-format rules apply. Top player receives a $1000 scholarship and entry into the 2003 Junior Super Series Championship. All players receive a Premium card with entry. For players ages 15 and under, with zero (0) lifetime Pro Points. Registration begins at 9:00 A.M., play begins at 10:00 A.M.

10:00 A.M.

303

$18

Amateur Only Onslaught™ Block Limited Tournament

Sealed Deck Tournament with one Onslaught tournament pack and two Onslaught boosters per player. Entry is limited to players with zero (0) lifetime Pro Points.

Constructed Tournament using the Standard-format rules. Entry is open to all players. Special prizes include: 1st place Unlimited Mox, 2nd place Sealed Box of Alliances, 3rd place Rabbit Plush with big Pointy Teeth and a Box of Invasion. Turn in a special coupon from your favorite Chicago area store during registration, and that store will have a chance to win a Juzam Djinn!

2:00 P.M.

305

$15/player

Onslaught 3-Person Team Limited

3-person Team Limited format (Sealed Deck with two Onslaught tournament packs and four Onslaught boosters per team.)

Bring a team of up to 3 players and compete in Magic trivia with your host, Mark Rosewater. Lots of prizes including boosters, card sleeves, and dice!

Sunday 1/19 In order for events to begin on time, please arrive fifteen minutes before the scheduled starting time

Time

Evt#

Cost

Event Title

9:00 A.M.

401

$20

Pro Tour–Venice Qualifier

Constructed Tournament using the Extended-format rules.

Winner receives $500 and an invitation to Pro Tour–Venice. Registration begins at 8:00 A.M., play begins at 9:00 A.M.

10:00 A.M.

402

$15

Junior Super Series Challenge

Standard-format rules apply. Top player receives a $1000 scholarship and entry into the 2003 Junior Super Series Championship. All players receive a Premium card with entry. For players ages 15 and under, with zero (0) lifetime Pro Points. Registration begins at 9:00 A.M., play begins at 10:00 A.M.

10:00 A.M.

403

$5

Standard (Type II) Tournament

Constructed Tournament using the Standard-format rules.

12:00 P.M.

404

$18

Amateur Only Onslaught™ Block Limited Tournament

Sealed Deck Tournament with one Onslaught tournament pack and two Onslaught boosters per player. Entry is limited to players with zero (0) lifetime Pro Points.

2:00 P.M.

405

$5

Extended Tournament

Constructed Tournament using the Extended-format rules.

4:00 P.M.

406

$18

Onslaught Block Limited Tournament

Sealed Deck Tournament with one Onslaught tournament pack and two Onslaught boosters per player.

Overnight Events Wizards of the Coast, Inc. will offer late night tournaments at Pro Tour–Chicago! The following Magic: the Gathering tournaments will be added as requested (subject to space and judge availability):